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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.54, 1,093.68 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.54, 1,093.68 and 297 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.54 : 1,093.68 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.54/1,093.68 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.54x = 1,093.68 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.54x = 324,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,822.96/729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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